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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.95, 14,459.47 and 5,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.95, 14,459.47 and 5,762.13 is: 7,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.95 : 14,459.47 = 5,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.95/14,459.47 = 5,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.95x = 14,459.47 × 5,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.95x = 83,317,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317,345.87/10,477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.68

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